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‘How will this be for my daughter?’ Advice for raising biracial kids, and preserving heritage, in Vermont

Sweeney Grabin is Indian. Her husband, David, is Jewish. Sweeney wants to know how to maintain her family’s cultures for her 2-year-old daughter, Maya, while living in such a white state.

A collage of newspaper clippings regarding the Vermont Abanaki bands, with "Recognized" written across in white letters

Why are Abenaki Nations challenging the legitimacy of Vermont's state-recognized tribes?

"Recognized" is a special series from Brave Little State about Abenaki peoples and the ongoing dispute about who belongs to their communities.

One man and three woman pose in front of a poster that says "Wednesday"

Lots of Hollywood movies and TV shows take place in Vermont. Why are so few filmed here?

The smash hit Netflix series Wednesday takes place in Jericho … and was filmed in Romania. Megan Matthers of Sutton wants to know — why?

A man in a baseball cap looks out of a window on top of a tall tower. There are mountains in the background.

Vermont fire towers: From smoke spotters to thru-hikers

More than a century ago, an alliance of conservationists and wealthy landowners joined forces to set up fire towers across the state. Today, 13 towers are still standing and open to the public — while others have fallen into obscurity.

A two-story yellow building with blue doors and a railing.

‘Can’t we just buy them?’ The future of Vermont’s motel housing program

Pandemic-era funds used to shelter people at motels have dried up. But the need for emergency housing in Vermont has not.

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